Activation of a transient progenitor state in the epicardium is required for zebrafish heart regeneration
The epicardium supports heart regeneration, though precisely how is unclear. Here the authors define an activated epicardial progenitor population as the source of essential cell types and paracrine factors for successful heart regeneration in zebrafish.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-12-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-35433-9 |